How can I make a click link to two files???
Sunday, March 21, 2004 by GreyFusion | Discussion: Stardock Software
I want to start two programs, by clickong one link. How would I go by doing this?
paxx
Reply #2 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 11:25 PM
Reply #2 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 11:25 PM
In case you dont know how to make a batch file, just create a new text file and write the following:
start notepad.exe
start calc.exe
Of course, replace notepad.exe and calc.exe with the program you want. Then save your text file with a .BAT extension (ex: launcher.bat). When you'll double-click it, it will execute the commands and launch your programs. From there you can create a shortcut linking to the batch file.
CerebroJD
Reply #3 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 2:18 PM
Reply #3 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 2:18 PM
Do you have to specify the path to the file? C:\folder\folder\foler\file.extension for example?
GreyFusion
Reply #4 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:35 PM
Reply #4 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:35 PM
Ok, thanks guys. And yes, you would have to specify the path, unless the batch file is in the same directory as the two files.
crofttk
Reply #5 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 8:00 PM
Reply #5 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 8:00 PM
Or, of course, unless the two files are in a directory or (separate) directories which are included in your "PATH" environment variable.
Sput
Reply #6 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 8:51 PM
Reply #6 Wednesday, March 24, 2004 8:51 PM
or...you could invoke 2 programs from one command line using the form:
cmd /c "start notepad & start notepad"
In DesktopX, create a URL object pointing to :
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe
(or wherever on your system cmd.exe can be found - assuming windows NT/2k/XP)
Then set the arguments to:
/c "start notepad & start notepad"
and Show to Iconic.
This works by invoking an instance of the command processor, telling it to execute the command string on the line after it. The ampersand (&) allows the execution of multiple commands on a single line.
The apps etc can of course be changed, but you'll need to include the full path (or have the command on your PATH) as with comment #5.
The only advantage of this way is to avoid the need for a separate batch file. The principle is applicable to almost any application using shortcuts.
cmd /c "start notepad & start notepad"
In DesktopX, create a URL object pointing to :
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe
(or wherever on your system cmd.exe can be found - assuming windows NT/2k/XP)
Then set the arguments to:
/c "start notepad & start notepad"
and Show to Iconic.
This works by invoking an instance of the command processor, telling it to execute the command string on the line after it. The ampersand (&) allows the execution of multiple commands on a single line.
The apps etc can of course be changed, but you'll need to include the full path (or have the command on your PATH) as with comment #5.
The only advantage of this way is to avoid the need for a separate batch file. The principle is applicable to almost any application using shortcuts.
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Reply #1 Monday, March 22, 2004 9:39 PM